Saturday, July 4, 2009
What's New on OncoLink
Week of June 28 - July July 4, 2009
OncoLink at ASCO 2009
Coverage from the 45th Annual American Society of Clinical Oncology Meeting in Orlando, Florida
Ask The Experts
This is your chance to "Ask the Experts" everything you've always wanted to know about types of cancer, treatments and side effects.
Interpreting a Cancer Research Study
As patients and their advocate/caregivers become more educated about their cancer diagnosis, they may begin reading more detailed information.
Greetings from CancerLand: A Few Words for the Graduates
The latest piece from Oncolink's Poet-in-Residence, Alysa Cummings
Primary Care Doctor's role in Cancer Survivorship: Internet Based Study
The purpose of this research survey is to help understand your opinion about how your primary care doctor can provide the best care for you as a cancer survivor. The information collected in this survey is confidential.
The Power of Two: Surviving serious illness with an attitude & an advocate
OncoLink Book Review from Carolyn Vachani, RN, MSN, AOCN
Legal Words of Wisdom: Child Custody
From Rodney Warner, Esq, Legal Clinic for the Disabled, Inc.
OncoLink eNews: June 209
Receive cutting-edge information from some of the foremost cancer authorities from the University of Pennsylvania, delivered to your desktop.
Recipe: Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie
This shake is high in calories and protein. It is ideal for folks who are struggling with weight loss and difficulty swallowing during treatment.
Exercise Survey for People with Cancer
We know a lot about exercise in the general population, but are still learning about exercise in the person with cancer. Please consider filling out a brief survey.
Greetings from CancerLand: Magical Thinking
The latest piece from Oncolink's Poet-in-Residence, Alysa Cummings
OncoLink Proton Education Modules
The purpose of these education modules is to provide practitioners with the basic information needed to understand the physics of proton therapy and how these properties affect simulation, treatment planning, daily setup, and quality and assurance when using protons as compared to photons.
The 21st Century Cancer ALERT (Access to Life-Saving Early detection, Research and Treatment) Act
Anal Cancer
A comprehensive cancer resource for your concerns about anal cancer prevention, risk, anal cancer screening, diagnosis, anal cancer treatment.




